R.I.P. Grandpa

My Grandfather passed away yesterday after a long battle with emphysema, cancer, and other issues. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but he's finally at peace. A devout Catholic, his main worry in life was the salvation of his family and friends whose happiness and comfort always came before his own. His 'hell on earth' will be replaced with a peace and serenity that surpasses all human understanding. I love you Grandpa and miss you...I will see you again, but for now please continue to watch over me until such time as my journey takes me home.


Prayer Requests:
My Uncle, Mike, is in ICU at the moment with a blood clot that is blocking all blood flow to his legs. He is on blood thinners to try to disolve the clot so that surgery can be performed. Please pray God's mercy on Mike and that He guide the surgeon's hands and quicken their minds so that Mike is healed.
My stepdad, Paul, will be having open heart surgery within the next month. Pray God's comfort to still his worries and God's grace and guidance on Paul's surgeons as well.

God, we come before you in thanksgiving for all of the blessings in our lives today...Your abundance is truly overwhelming. We know that you are a God who loves and comforts and we pray that comfort over the families and friends of Grandpa, Uncle Mike, and Paul. You are the same yesterday, today, and always. We believe in the miracles that were and the miracles yet to come. We ask you, Lord, for miracles in the lives of Mike and Paul. Heal their bodies, Father, as only you can. Guide the hands and the minds of the surgeons, let them know peace and patience and give them the knowledge to do your work. Lord, let your mercy shine down on all who read this and please help us to be a beacon for you. Please take away our difficulties, Lord, that victory over them would help others to see your work in us. We praise you Jesus, for you alone are worthy. In your Holy name, Amen.